Add 24/27 and 3/32
24/27 + 3/32 is 283/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
24/27 = 24 × 32/27 × 32 = 768/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Add the two like fractions:
768/864 + 81/864 = 768 + 81/864 = 849/864 - 849/864 simplified gives 283/288
- So, 24/27 + 3/32 = 283/288
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